Another week. Another Toyota teaser that does not involve the eagerly-awaited 2025 4Runner. Last week, Toyota previewed what appears to be the all-new Camry. This week, Toyota plugged what seems to be an all-new crossover, likely the Crown SUV.
Here's what you need to know about the Toyota Crown SUV.
Wait, didn't the Crown already come out?
Yes, Toyota already launched a Crown sedan in America. But the initial reveal in Japan showed a family of four Crown vehicles. The "Crossover type" already made it to America as a sedan. The new vehicle is likely the larger "Estate type" Crown SUV that was another one of the four.
The Crown SUV will be mid-size, hybrid and all-wheel-drive
Toyota says the new vehicle is a mid-size SUV. It's all-wheel-drive and hybrid-electric, as we can tell from the badge on the back. The current Crown in America has Crown letter badging across the rear. Toyota including the letter "C" in the teaser suggests it's the Crown.
Toyota released the following description of the Crown SUV at its launch: "A highly functional SUV, enables users to enjoy driving performance with power to spare and an active lifestyle in a mature atmosphere. The rear seats fold to form a completely flat cargo area, making this model a cross between a station wagon and an SUV."
The Crown SUV should be smaller than the Toyota Highlander
Toyota has provided some specs for the Crown SUV. It will be a two-row, five-seater SUV. The vehicle will be about 194 inches long, 74 inches wide and 64 inches high. For comparison, that's about an inch shorter lengthwise than the Highlander, two inches narrower and four inches shorter heightwise.
What engines will the Toyota Crown SUV have?
We know the Crown SUV will have a hybrid powertrain. Toyota said the Crown SUV will have a PHEV powertrain available as well, but Toyota has not confirmed whether that will be offered in America yet. The Crown sedan's 2.4-liter Hybrid Max powertrain with 340 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque would be our best bet.
When will the Toyota Crown SUV arrive?
Toyota has not announced a Crown SUV launch date yet. A global announcement from April has the Crown Estate launching sometime in 2024. The timeline of the teasing suggests we could meet the new car before the end of 2023.
How does the Crown SUV fit in the Toyota lineup?
We don't know yet. Toyota is adding the Crown SUV into a Toyota SUV lineup that already includes the Corolla Cross, RAV4, Venza, 4Runner, Highlander, Grand Highlander, Land Cruiser, Sequoia and the electric bZ4X. We will have a better idea when Toyota announces pricing.
